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August 3, 2026
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UK RCH 155 Fleet Gets Rheinmetall Weapons

Rheinmetall is strengthening the UK Army’s artillery capabilities after receiving a contract worth several hundred million euros to provide weapon systems for 72 RCH 155 self-propelled howitzers. The order...

July 30, 2026
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Taiwan to Build 246 Recon Vehicles

Taiwan is preparing to produce 246 domestically developed reconnaissance vehicles between 2028 and 2033 under the Iron Cavalry Project. Designed for army reconnaissance units, the vehicle will support battlefield...

July 30, 2026
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Lithuania to Assemble Leopard 2A8 Tanks

Lithuanian construction company YIT Lietuva has received a contract worth about €30 million to build a Leopard 2A8 tank production and maintenance facility in the Kaunas Free Economic Zone....

July 27, 2026
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Five Firms Chosen by US Army to Build Medium Autonomous Battlefield Logistics Platforms

The US Army has chosen AM General, American Rheinmetall, Carnegie Robotics, HDT Robotics, and Stratom to develop prototype medium-sized autonomous robotic vehicles aimed at transforming tactical battlefield logistics. The...

July 20, 2026
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Canada expands armored vehicle fleet with new order

Canada has approved a major expansion of its Armored Combat Support Vehicle modernization initiative through a new agreement with General Dynamics Land Systems–Canada covering additional wheeled armored platforms and...

July 18, 2026
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Russia proposes T-90MS production with India

The Indian Navy is preparing to commission INS Malvan, the second vessel of the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft program, significantly enhancing coastal defense and underwater surveillance capabilities....

July 2, 2026
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Sweden Boosts Anti-Tank Defense With SKORPION2

Sweden has signed a framework agreement worth up to 4 billion kronor with Dynamit Nobel Defence to acquire the SKORPION2 remote mine-laying system for its armed forces. The contract...

June 27, 2026
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Ashok Leyland to build hydrogen military engines

Ashok Leyland is advancing the modernization of India’s military logistics fleet by developing autonomous and hydrogen-powered versions of its proven Stallion tactical vehicle. Working alongside Vehicle Factory Jabalpur, the...

June 26, 2026
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UK delivers 100th Boxer armored vehicle

The British Army has reached a major milestone with the delivery of its 100th UK-manufactured Boxer 8×8 armored vehicle, supporting one of the country’s largest land modernization programs. Produced...

June 25, 2026
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USMC expands MRZR Alpha tactical vehicle fleet

The US Marine Corps is enhancing expeditionary mobility with an expanded fleet of Polaris MRZR Alpha Ultra-Light Tactical Vehicles equipped with advanced onboard power-generation capability. The newly introduced 5kW...